Does Space Matter? Integrated Lesson Plan for Adult Learners
Curriculum Standards The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) creates a Student Learning Objective (SLO) for each curriculum course taught in the NCCCS. Each member institution is responsible for adhering to the SLO. At Wake Technical Community College each division/department is in charge of creating a syllabus based on the mandated SLO from the NCCCS. The various division/departments at the college are guided by the accrediting standards set for by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) when creating course goals and course objectives based on the SLO. (See below)
Institutional Effectiveness 3.3.1 The institution identifies expected outcomes, assesses the extent to which it achieves these outcomes, and provides evidence of improvement based on analysis of the results in each of the following areas:
(Institutional Effectiveness) 3.3.1.1 educational programs, to include student learning outcomes 3.3.1.2 administrative support services 3.3.1.3 academic and student support services 3.3.1.4 research within its mission, if appropriate 3.3.1.5 community/public service within its mission, if appropriate
(Programs) 3.4 All Educational Programs
3.4.1 The institution demonstrates that each educational program for which academic credit is awarded is approved by the faculty and the administration. (Academic program approval)
3.4.12 The institution’s use of technology enhances student learning and is appropriate for meeting the objectives of its programs. Students have access to and training in the use of technology.(Technology use)
Objectives
General Community college students interested in a career in education will complete an interdisciplinary unit with a central focus on space travel and its associated technologies, history, literature, and economic impacts.
Working collaboratively, student groups will create a lesson in ShowMe that answers the question, “Does Space Matter?” using information acquired through unit readings and research.
Literacy (Reading/Language Arts)
Students will demonstrate proficiency in understanding informational text through readings about the history of space travel and exploration in the United States, as well as the present day.
Students will analyze additional informational texts related to space travel and exploration.
Students will present and explain a point of view through the use of fact-based background information.
Social Studies/History
Students will learn about current and past events related to space travel, including political implications in the space race.
Science
Students will demonstrate an understanding of space exploration and space travel from a scientific standpoint.
Math
Students will learn about the economic impacts of space exploration and the space travel program in the United States, and be able to apply that information in a reflective, analytical way.
Technology
Students will use appropriate technologies to learn, interact, collaborate, and produce educational artifacts.
Learning Activities ShowMe As a group, students will design their own lesson using this app and the information they learned through the unit to answer the question, “Does Space Matter?”
NASA App- Science The NASA App will provide a launching point for students to begin reading about space exploration and the Kennedy Launch Control Center. News articles and videos will be watched/analyzed directly from this app. Students will choose five articles, and save them to Instapaper, that help explain the Science behind the Solar system and rank them in order with the most impactful article as #1.
TED - Math Students will search for five TED Talks related to space travel/space exploration that help to explain the Math behind the Solar System. Students will organize the talks in Instapaper with the most impactful video as #1.
Instapaper - Language Arts Students will use Instapaper to organize all website links, articles, and videos. Students will be encouraged to explain how Space exploration has challenged, inspired and improved our lives. Students will create folders for each of these topics inside Instapaper.
Integration of App/Tool NASA App - The NASA App will provide background information on the history of the Kennedy Launch Control Center.
TED - Videos from this site will enhance students’ exploration of the solar system and provide some Mathematical help for understanding the Math behind how it works.
Instapaper - Organize all web resources into three folders/categories (Challenge, Inspire, Improve).
Collaboration Students will use an online document sharing service of their choice (Google Doc/Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, etc) to draw an outline of their lesson and then upload it to ShowMe for final editing. Students may also choose to meet online via Skype, Google Hangout, or another service to work through the project.
ISTE NETS-T
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers: a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness. b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes. d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers: a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources d. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning. Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers: a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility: Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers: a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information d. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning d. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self- renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community (ISTE, 2008).
Assessment The ShowMe lesson is a group assignment to serve as the final evaluation for the unit on the Kennedy Launch Control Center. Students will create a group ShowMe lesson which demonstrates their answer to the question, “Does Space Matter?” that will include evidence of the following:
Content Understanding, Reflection, and Synthesis of Information Interdisciplinary Information - Math, Science, Social Studies/History, and Language Arts Graphic/Visual Components Overall presentation Originality Grammar/Mechanics
Materials/Resources Computer Internet Access Applications for iPhone, Android or other mobile device: TED - Free ShowME - For iPad or other tablet Instapaper - $3.99 NASA - Free
Value Beyond the Classroom This project will help adult students learn about the Kennedy Launch Control Center and its history in order to teach future students the material.
The birth of the space age has so much to offer society. Many of the things you see today have space exploration to thank. According to NASA chief scientist Waleed Abdalati. “A lot of the instrumentation in an emergency room, for example, is traceable to investments by NASA to monitor and understand human health and performance in a space-related environment.” This lesson will teach students about space travel and the Kennedy Launch Control Center. More importantly this lesson will open up doors to continued space research.
Sample Lesson Plan Steps - To Build on With Additional Classroom Activities
Prior to Week 1 - Pre-Learning Activities Students will download, install, and get to know the following apps: NASA TED Instapaper ShowMe (for iPad)
Students will spend time looking through this website to familiarize themselves with our solar system: __http://nineplanets.org/__
Tour the NASA and/or TED app, and find an article or talk related to space travel that interests you. Come to class prepared to share what you found.
Week 1 - Introductory Work Session
Students will be introduced to the topic of space exploration. They will begin to understand the role of the Kennedy Launch Control Center and President John F. Kennedy in our nation’s first space endeavors.
In assigned groups, students will begin formulating their thoughts on the topic, “Does Space Matter?” Their final project will be a ShowMe lesson that demonstrates a cohesive opinion on this topic as viewed through the lens of history/social studies, science, and math.
In their groups, students will read the following article on the NASA App:
Kennedy’s Launch Control Center - Posted on March 6, 2013.
President Kennedy’s Speech at Rice University (18.15). Posted on September 11, 2012.
Be prepared to discuss: What was effective about the language used in this video?
End of class activity - Have students complete a Two-Minute Writeup
Each student will explain one important concept from today’s class, and pose a question they have about today’s material.
Each student in the group should be designated to find resources that contribute to the group’s overall focus, using the NASA, TED, and Instapaper applications.
Looking ahead: For Week 2, use your assigned app to find materials related to the theme, “Does Space Matter?” with a science focus. Be prepared to share in class.
Week 2: Focus on Science Jigsaw group work:
Students meet in “expert groups” to share resources, and ask questions related to this week’s topic.
Students get back into their main group to work together on the ShowMe Lesson plan.
Looking ahead: For Week 3, use your assigned app to find materials related to the theme, “Does Space Matter?” with a history focus. Be prepared to share in class.
Week 3: Focus on History Jigsaw group work:
Students meet in “expert groups” to share resources, and ask questions related to this week’s topic.
Students get back into their main group to work together on the ShowMe Lesson plan.
Looking ahead: For Week 4, use your assigned app to find materials related to the theme, “Does Space Matter?” with an economics focus. Be prepared to share in class.
Week 4: Focus on Economics Jigsaw group work:
Students meet in “expert groups” to share resources, and ask questions related to this week’s topic.
Students get back into their main group to work together on the ShowMe Lesson plan.
ShowMe Project Example Rubric (From: literacybeat.files.wordpress.com)
2 Needs Improvement
4 Very Good
6 Excellent
Content Understanding
There are several inaccuracies in science content.
Most science content is accurate (only minor errors)
Science content conveyed accurately
Synthesizing Content
Only one part of the article is presented
The complete concept from only one article is presented
Concepts from multiple articles or other sources presented
Quality of Visual Representation
Visuals make the presentation pretty but do not help explain science concepts
Visuals accurate but are limited in the representation of the concept
Visuals complement the presentation and help to explain the concepts
Presentation Clarity – Flow
Presentation was difficult to follow. Ideas were disconnected.
Some parts of the presentation flowed together in a clear and understandable way.
The presentation flowed together in a clear and understandable way.
Creativity
The presentation was very similar to example presentation or textbook.
Parts of the presentation were similar to examples with some original material
The entire presentation was original work.
Effort
Effort was lacking. Presentation was brief and incomplete.
Some effort was made. Presentation was interesting, but limited.
Effort was put into making the presentation fun to watch.
Self-assessment: How well did you work together with your partner to complete the presentation? 1 (lowest) 2 3 4 (highest) How well did you share the work? 1 (lowest) 2 3 4 (highest) Estimate how much of the work was your contribution: _% Total Score: _
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Science App/Tool Module
Other (PE, World Language, Healthly Living, etc) App/Tool Module
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Does Space Matter? Integrated Lesson Plan for Adult Learners
Curriculum Standards
The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) creates a Student Learning Objective (SLO) for each curriculum course taught in the NCCCS. Each member institution is responsible for adhering to the SLO. At Wake Technical Community College each division/department is in charge of creating a syllabus based on the mandated SLO from the NCCCS. The various division/departments at the college are guided by the accrediting standards set for by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) when creating course goals and course objectives based on the SLO. (See below)
Institutional Effectiveness
3.3.1
The institution identifies expected outcomes, assesses the extent to which it achieves these outcomes, and provides evidence of improvement based on analysis of the results in each of the following areas:
(Institutional Effectiveness)
3.3.1.1
educational programs, to include student learning outcomes
3.3.1.2
administrative support services
3.3.1.3
academic and student support services
3.3.1.4
research within its mission, if appropriate
3.3.1.5
community/public service within its mission, if appropriate
(Programs)
3.4 All Educational Programs
3.4.1 The institution demonstrates that each educational program for which academic credit is awarded is approved by the faculty and the administration. (Academic program approval)
3.4.12 The institution’s use of technology enhances student learning and is appropriate for meeting the objectives of its programs. Students have access to and training in the use of technology.(Technology use)
Objectives
General
Community college students interested in a career in education will complete an interdisciplinary unit with a central focus on space travel and its associated technologies, history, literature, and economic impacts.
Working collaboratively, student groups will create a lesson in ShowMe that answers the question, “Does Space Matter?” using information acquired through unit readings and research.
Literacy (Reading/Language Arts)
Social Studies/History
Science
Math
Technology
Learning Activities
ShowMe
As a group, students will design their own lesson using this app and the information they learned through the unit to answer the question, “Does Space Matter?”
NASA App- Science
The NASA App will provide a launching point for students to begin reading about space exploration and the Kennedy Launch Control Center. News articles and videos will be watched/analyzed directly from this app. Students will choose five articles, and save them to Instapaper, that help explain the Science behind the Solar system and rank them in order with the most impactful article as #1.
TED - Math
Students will search for five TED Talks related to space travel/space exploration that help to explain the Math behind the Solar System. Students will organize the talks in Instapaper with the most impactful video as #1.
Examples:
__Burt Rutan sees the future of space__
Playlist: __Are we alone in the universe? (5 talks)__
Playlist: __Way, way out there (11 talks)__
__Sarah Parcak: Archeology from space__
Instapaper - Language Arts
Students will use Instapaper to organize all website links, articles, and videos. Students will be encouraged to explain how Space exploration has challenged, inspired and improved our lives. Students will create folders for each of these topics inside Instapaper.
Integration of App/Tool
NASA App - The NASA App will provide background information on the history of the Kennedy Launch Control Center.
TED - Videos from this site will enhance students’ exploration of the solar system and provide some Mathematical help for understanding the Math behind how it works.
Instapaper - Organize all web resources into three folders/categories (Challenge, Inspire, Improve).
Collaboration
Students will use an online document sharing service of their choice (Google Doc/Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, etc) to draw an outline of their lesson and then upload it to ShowMe for final editing. Students may also choose to meet online via Skype, Google Hangout, or another service to work through the project.
ISTE NETS-T
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity.
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments.
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:
a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become
active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress
c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using
digital tools and resources
d. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology
standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning.
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success
and innovation
c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats
d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information
resources to support research and learning
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility:
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:
a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources
b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources
c. Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
d. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using
digital-age communication and collaboration tools
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others
c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning
d. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self- renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community (ISTE, 2008).
Assessment
The ShowMe lesson is a group assignment to serve as the final evaluation for the unit on the Kennedy Launch Control Center. Students will create a group ShowMe lesson which demonstrates their answer to the question, “Does Space Matter?” that will include evidence of the following:
Content Understanding, Reflection, and Synthesis of Information
Interdisciplinary Information - Math, Science, Social Studies/History, and Language Arts
Graphic/Visual Components
Overall presentation
Originality
Grammar/Mechanics
(*see Rubric Example below!)
Examples of both student- and teacher-created ShowMe Lessons:
__http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=By3PRVf__ (Student Example)
__http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=TOVeCo4__ (Teacher Example)
__http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dezSts90XA4__ (ShowMe Tutorial)
Materials/Resources
Computer
Internet Access
Applications for iPhone, Android or other mobile device:
TED - Free
ShowME - For iPad or other tablet
Instapaper - $3.99
NASA - Free
Value Beyond the Classroom
This project will help adult students learn about the Kennedy Launch Control Center and its history in order to teach future students the material.
The birth of the space age has so much to offer society. Many of the things you see today have space exploration to thank. According to NASA chief scientist Waleed Abdalati. “A lot of the instrumentation in an emergency room, for example, is traceable to investments by NASA to monitor and understand human health and performance in a space-related environment.” This lesson will teach students about space travel and the Kennedy Launch Control Center. More importantly this lesson will open up doors to continued space research.
Sample Lesson Plan Steps - To Build on With Additional Classroom Activities
Prior to Week 1 - Pre-Learning Activities
Students will download, install, and get to know the following apps:
NASA
TED
Instapaper
ShowMe (for iPad)
Week 1 - Introductory Work Session
Week 2: Focus on Science
Jigsaw group work:
Week 3: Focus on History
Jigsaw group work:
- Students meet in “expert groups” to share resources, and ask questions related to this week’s topic.
- Students get back into their main group to work together on the ShowMe Lesson plan.
History Resources:- __http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/about/history/ksc_histpod-1967-24.html__
Historic Recordings: KSC Report 24, Launch Control Center Firing RoomsInterview with Chuck Henschel - 1967
Week 4: Focus on Economics
Jigsaw group work:
Economics Resources
Week 5: Drafting Day!
Final Session - Week 6
References:
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), (2008). ISTE Nets-T Standards. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers
ShowMe Project Example Rubric (From: literacybeat.files.wordpress.com)
How well did you work together with your partner to complete the presentation? 1 (lowest) 2 3 4 (highest)
How well did you share the work? 1 (lowest) 2 3 4 (highest)
Estimate how much of the work was your contribution: _%
Total Score: _